Baring, Washington
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North Bend, Washington
Drive Along the Middle Fork Snoqualmie River
5.0Some days you don't need to tackle a grueling summit or long mileage loop, just getting outside the city is enough. Driving forest roads is always an adventure and pays its dividend in seclusion, viewpoints, and peacefulness. The Middle Fork Snoqualmie (FR56) offers a photo enthusiast numerous pi...Read more -
Granite Falls, Washington
North Lake via Independence Lake
5.56 mi / 2431 ft gainNorth Lake is everything you could want in a subalpine lake: emerald green hues, cold, clear water, lots of brook trout and far from cell-phone reception. This backpack is perfect when the weather gets hot and sunny, though it does reside in what is known as “the wettest section of the Cascades,...Read more -
Ronald, Washington
Winter Backpack to Jade Lake
4.022 mi / 4000 ft gainStarting at the Hyas Lake trailhead north of Cle Elum, it's a meandering easy hike through the woods for about 5.0 miles up to Deception Pass. You gain 1100 feet through this first five miles to the junction with the PCT. From here take a left to continue on the Lake Clarice Trail towards Marmot...Read more -
Ronald, Washington
Hike to Dip Top Gap
25 mi / 5000 ft gainThis is a great side trip from Backpacking to Marmot & Jade Lakes. Check out the Adventure linked above for directions on how to get as far as Jade Lake. I would recommend 2 nights at either Marmot or Jade to allow for a full day of exploration from your camp. From Jade what is described be...Read more -
Ronald, Washington
Backpack to Circle Lake, Alpine Lakes Wilderness
16 mi / 2800 ft gainStart at the Cathedral Rock Trailhead and start to head up the long switchbacks. After running into the Trail Creek trail, keep right heading towards Cathedral Rock and Squaw Lake. There are a couple nice spots around Squaw Lake, about 2.5 miles in, to stop and have a snack. Now head around the l...Read more -
Ronald, Washington
Climb Mt. Daniel via the Southeast Ridge
5.016 mi / 6000 ft gainFar from the iconic skyline of Seattle, on King County's Eastern boundary, is a lesser known natural skyscraper named Mt. Daniel. At 7960 feet plus, Mt. Daniel's true summit effortlessly juts into the sky as King County's tallest point.From Roslyn, head North for roughly 15 miles on Salmon La Sac...Read more -
Ronald, Washington
Marmot and Jade Lakes via Deception Pass Trail
5.020.29 mi / 4370 ft gainThe road in is passable with basically any vehicle, though there are some potholes to be avoided. Start at the Deception Pass Trailhead near the parking lot. There is a quick and easy 4.5 miles as you pass Hyas Lake, then you start climbing up to the trail junction for Tuck and Robin Lakes and th...Read more -
Ronald, Washington
Tuck and Robin Lakes
4.313.94 mi / 4199 ft gainRobin Lakes have been coined "The Little Enchantments", and once you visit, you'll realize the nickname is strikingly accurate. But while the hike up is no Aasgard Pass, it's far from a walk in the park. When you leave the car at the end of the pothole-ridden Salmon La Sac forest service road, y...Read more -
North Bend, Washington
Hike to Gravel Lake
13.6 mi / 2759 ft gainStarting at the Snoqualmie Pass PCT trailhead, you start hiking through an old growth forest. This hike has a nice gradual incline with views starting near a talus field. Late June, early July wildflowers are growing like crazy along the trail. This field offers a up close view of Mt. Rainier alo...Read more -
Ronald, Washington
Hike Cathedral Rock and Mount Daniel
5.011.5 mi / 2300 ft gainHike easy switchbacks for almost 2 miles until the trail junction at elevation 4400 feet, then veer right onto trail #1345 toward Squaw Lake and Cathedral Rock. Pass by Squaw Lake on your left (a great place to take a short swim on a hot day) and stay on the trail until you reach another junction...Read more -
North Bend, Washington
Lodge Lake via PCT
3.53.79 mi / 932 ft gainAs you begin your hike up to Lodge Lake you will pass through a small forest. After about .5 miles you will come out into the open. Simply follow the path under the chairlifts as you cut across the mountain. In the summer when there is no snow on the ground you can see lots of wildflowers. If you...Read more -
North Bend, Washington
Hike Kendall Peak
5.09.2 mi / 2800 ft gainKendall Peak is an easily accessible summit hike just off of Exit 52 of I-90 that offers spectacular 360-degree views of the entire Snoqualmie range. You’ll start out in the PCT parking lot where you’ll need a NW Forest Pass to park, or pay the daily fee. A permanent bathroom and backcountry acce...Read more -
North Bend, Washington
Scramble Guye Peak
4.5 mi / 2200 ft gainThere are quite a few ways up Guye Peak ranging from a simple walk up to multiple pitches of technical rock climbing. Both of the routes described here start from the PCT parking lot north of exit 52 of I-90 at Snoqualmie Pass. Some of the scrambling described would be treacherous in wet or sno...Read more -
North Bend, Washington
Climb Mount Thomson
16 mi / 4500 ft gainThe West Ridge of Thomson is rated 5.6 and is 4-5 pitches depending on how you break it up. The East Ridge is some spicy 4th class and although people do scramble it, it is recommend to use a rope on the descent. The Approach Starting at the PCT trail-head you have two options. You can take the ...Read more -
Leavenworth, Washington
Hike to the Summit of Rock Mountain, WA
5.011 mi / 4175 ft gainThe trail starts out poorly, following a jeep road under high-tension wires. Shortly, though, the trail begins to switchback up the south face of Rock Mountain and the views, as well as the wildflowers, are remarkable.After switchbacking up the mountain, follow a ridge-line towards the upper basi...Read more -
Granite Falls, Washington
Lake 22
4.65.98 mi / 1434 ft gainIf you're looking for a taste of the Mountain Loop Highway area, but don't have it in you for a longer, steeper journey, look no further than Lake 22. The trail starts out as flat and well-maintained, from the parking lot, before becoming a true mountain rainforest trail. Water and dampness are f...Read more